Residential Aide

Mainspring Recovery is a mission-driven behavioral health organization built on the belief that healing happens when the right people are in the room. We provide care across multiple levels, including Residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient (IOP), supporting individuals and families throughout the recovery process.

Every role at Mainspring, clinical and non-clinical alike, contributes to creating safe, structured, and effective environments where people can rebuild their lives. We invest in strong teams, clear systems, and thoughtful leadership, believing meaningful impact comes from doing the work well, supporting one another, and holding ourselves to high standards across the organization.

Residential Aide

On-site, Dumfries, VA, Triangle, VA

We currently have the following shifts available:

• →Thursday – Monday: 12:00 AM – 8:30 AM
• →Sunday – Tuesday: 12:00 AM – 8:30 AM

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current valid driver’s license and insurability.
• CPR and CPI certification within 90 days of hire (training provided).

• Minimum one year of experience in a behavioral healthcare or addiction recovery setting.
• Familiarity with addiction treatment and the recovery process is preferred.

• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to empathize with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR/EMR systems (e.g., Kipu).
• Crisis de-escalation and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and a collaborative work environment.

• Direct care position
• Full-time or Part-time
• • Residential Aides may be scheduled for any shift, Sunday through Saturday, based on operational needs.
  • Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays, is required.
  • Employees are expected to report on time and participate in shift-to-shift communication to ensure continuity of care.
  • Schedule adjustments or additional hours may be required based on census, staffing, or program needs.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs multiple times throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move client luggage and personal belongings weighing approximately 20 to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout residential facilities for extended periods of time.
• Ability to safely assist with routine residential tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• The Residential Aide (RA) role at Mainspring Recovery is vital to the day-to-day operation of our programs. RAs interact with our clientele more than any other department; therefore, customer service must remain exemplary, professional boundaries must be always respected, and strict adherence to the Code of Ethics is required.
• Opportunities for growth are available in several ways. We have established Training Cards, which allow RAs to earn a $0.25 wage increase each quarter, equating to a $1.00 increase annually upon successful completion. Additionally, there are other operational positions within the organization, and when employees meet qualifications, we are open to promoting from within.
• Lastly, Residential Services is a core department at MSR. We maintain a strong, supportive team culture and work collaboratively across all shifts to ensure continuity of care and operational excellence.

Mainspring conducts, as required, job-related background checks, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history, and/or reference checks prior to employment.

Mainspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

EEO is the Law:
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf